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Little Rock man pleads guilty to federal firearms violation in Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Little Rock, Arkansas, man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Jajuan Lee Bonds, 23, pleaded guilty to possession of a machine gun before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christine L. Stetson on July 2, 2024. According to information presented in court, on July 21, 2022, an officer with the Corrigan Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Bonds. The officer observed what appeared to be marijuana in a clear plastic baggie in the vehicle. During a search, the officer located a firearm outfitted with a machine gun conversion device, commonly referred to as a “Glock Switch.” The modified handgun had been previously reported stolen.
Gov. Sanders invites Arkansas school leaders to join phone-free school pilot program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva in inviting Arkansas School districts to join her administration's mental health pilot program. A letter was sent to superintendents in the state where it described how the program would work to address the...
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansans are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with incredible fireworks displays, parades, and more across the state— and there are plenty of different events to choose from!. Little Rock. When: Sunday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Life Line Baptist Church...
FBI's Little Rock office to host free Diversity Agent Recruitment event
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — An in-person recruiting event, focused on encouraging and training those from diverse walks of life will take place on July 24 in Little Rock. The event will be invite-only, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. "It's going to be a very unique opportunity for folks...
Little Rock renters demand action on poor living conditions at Board of Directors meeting
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Community members spoke out Tuesday night about what they say is poor living conditions and called on city leaders for help at the Little Rock City Board of Directors Meeting. Arkansas Community Organizations is working with those renters that spoke out. A former tenant of...
Former Arkansas Sen. Joyce Elliott suffers stroke
Joyce Elliott, a former Arkansas state senator and prominent civil rights advocate, suffered a stroke this week while in Dallas, according to Get Loud Arkansas, her voter advocacy nonprofit. “The [Get Loud Arkansas] team truly appreciates everyone who has reached out to show support and love for Senator Elliott,” nonprofit...
North Little Rock neighborhood works to find plan to fix deteriorating amenities
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Indian Hills neighborhood in North Little Rock has long been known for its community club— featuring lakes, creeks, a pool, tennis courts, and more. Recently, many of these areas have fallen into disrepair and the community club could lose them if nothing...
Completion of Superbloom Mural Marks Little Rock’s Newest Public Artwork
Superbloom Mural Brightens Downtown Little Rock’s Public Art Scene. Little Rock has welcomed its newest addition to public art with the completion of the Superbloom mural. This vibrant addition brings even more color to the city’s thriving arts scene, which has been spreading beyond traditional gallery spaces onto walls, doors, and streets throughout the city.
Gov. Sanders announces $60M for water infrastructure improvements across Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that Arkansas is providing $60 million to address water infrastructure needs across the state. This federal funding includes $55 million to address water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects and $5 million for the Arkansas Rural Water Association to assist water and wastewater systems across the state.
Counties report on election accuracy, equipment needs
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — On Thursday, June 27, the Joint Performance Review Committee met at the Arkansas Capitol in Little Rock. The chief topics were reports concerning the voting processes in Searcy County and Saline County in recent elections. The officials in Searcy County, located in north-central Arkansas, stressed...
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